More than 8 million people, i.e. 43 per cent of Côte d’Ivoire’s population lack access to ...

Why getting the balance right?

“This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Global Water and Sanitation Initiative. I am pleased to recognize our collective efforts in reaching three times our set target of 5 million. By the end of 2015, the Red Cross and Red Crescent will have reached 15 million people with water and sanitation infrastructure and a further 6.5 million people with hygiene promotion activities." Uli Jaspers, Unit Manager, Water, Sanitation and Emergency Health.

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